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SA08 UVH

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,074 mi
Last recorded41,074 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 UVH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 41,074 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 41,073 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 36,117 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 36,117 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 30,274 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 30,263 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,188 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,234 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 16,208 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 12,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 11,454 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 11,451 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 14 May 2011 10,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6?

Based on 80,092 MOT tests across 6,801 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 975
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 358
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 326
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 308
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SA08 UVH is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,928 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA08 UVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA08 UVH is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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